When you look for a job you probably take salary, location and chance for advancement into consideration. Most people don't stop to consider that they should be choosing a career based on the type of person they are. You are going to spend a large part of your life at work-you should choose a career that is compatible with which personality you really are.

    These personality types were developed by career psychologist John Holland, who identifies six general types of people. Here are some basic personality types and careers that go with them:

    1.Realistic Personalities

    If you are a realistic personality you are hands-on, practical and straightforward. No beating around the bush for you!

    ? Civil Engineers

    ? Surveyors

    ? Computer Support Specialists

    ? Electrician

    ? Orthodontist

    現實派

    土木工程師

    鑒定員

    電腦工程師

    電工

    牙醫

    2.Investigative Personalities

    You question any idea that doesn't have cold, hard facts behind it. You spend time gathering information before you take action, or make a decision. You investigators are scientific, intellectual and analytical.

    ? Computer Software Engineer and Developers

    ? Anesthesiologists

    ? Doctors （Family and General Practitioners）

    ? Professor

    ? Librarian

    ? Veterinarian

    觀察型

    軟件工程開發人員

    麻醉專家

    家庭醫生

    教授

    圖書管理員

    獸醫

    3.Artistic Personalities

    Not only are artistic people creative and imaginative, they are also great problem solvers. They bring another way of looking at something. Artistic people are intuitive.

    ? Multi-Media Artists

    ? Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

    ? Architects

    ? Editor

    ? Graphic Designer

    ? Director

    ? Producer

    藝術派

    多媒體

    美術，戲劇或音樂老師

    建筑師

    編輯

    美工

    導演

    制片人

    4.Social Personalities

    Team players these people are "helpers." They are patient, empathic and generous.

    ? Registered Nurses

    ? Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

    ? Physical Therapists

    ? Psychologist

    ? Mediator

    ? Social Worker

    社交型

    專職護士

    衛生護理老師

    物理治療師

    心理學家

    仲裁人

    社會工作者

    5.Enterprising Personalities

    These are big picture people, born leaders. These extroverts are competitive and energetic.

    ? Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

    ? Financial Managers

    ? Computer and Information Systems Managers

    ? Sales Manager

    ? Sales Representative

    ? CEOs

    事業型

    銷售

    財務經理

    電腦信息系統管理員

    銷售經理

    銷售代表

    總裁

    6.Conventional Personalities

    These are the detail keepers. Without the Conventional personalities nothing would really get done. They are orderly, careful and efficient.

    ? Accountants and Auditors

    ? Financial Analysts

    ? Cost Estimators

    ? Actuary

    ? Technical Writer

    ? Building Inspector

    保守派

    會計，審計

    財政分析員

    財務估計員

    保險精算師

    作家

    建筑質檢員